Acting on the world
Equine activities
In shortA horse responds straight away to how the child holds their body, which teaches without words.
The idea
A horse responds to the child’s body immediately and honestly: if the child is tense, the horse notices. That gives the child concrete information about their own body and their effect on another, without words. The routine (grooming, tacking up, riding) is predictable and full of small steps.
How to start
- Start with caring for the horse, before riding.
- Notice what the child says about the horse: they often talk about themselves.
- Agree how many sessions you will try.
What to look for
What to look for: centres with certified instructors, small groups, the same sequence each session and time to get to know the horse.
The common mistake
Expecting quick results or treating the activity as therapy.
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The science behind itHow strong the evidence is, the model, videos and references.
How strong the evidence is
A way of thinking A lens for interpreting what a child does, not a rule from trials.
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